Newcastle West Dog โEuthanasia Claim Was False, Owner Charged
Newcastle West, NSW – A Newcastle West woman is facingโ charges after authorities resolute her claim that her Rottweiler was euthanised following a teenage attack was fabricated. The alleged deception prompted a wave โof public donations before the scheme โคwas โuncovered.
The owner initially stated her dog was subjected to repeated kicking by teenagers outside a shop and later had to be put down due to the severity of its injuries.This account sparked outrage and a fundraising effort to cover veterinary costs, with donations pouring in from concerned members of the public. Though, Dog Rescue Newcastle confirmed on Fridayโ that โฃno money was โever received by the family or theโ dog’s owner, and all funds are being returned to donors.
Police โinvestigationsโข revealed the dog was not euthanised andโ had notโค sustained injuries consistent with the reported attack.โข The owner’s niece declined to comment when approached by media on Friday.โค
“We all โฃthought we were doing the right thing, if we had suspected anything I would never haveโค used my group for it,” one individual involved in the fundraising efforts stated, reflecting โthe widespread shock and disappointment.
Online, locals expressed disbelief at the unfolding situation. “I โฃkept wondering how no one came forward to stop it or see it,” one commenter wrote. Another stated, “I had a feeling this โฃwas a bit sussโฆ.I didn’t think teenagers wouldโ do such a thing. Secondlyโ no witnesses.”
police are continuing their investigation and have laid charges against the dog owner. The incidentโข serves as a starkโ reminder of the potential for online misinformation and the importance of verifying details before contributing to fundraising โฃcampaigns.
